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Raspberry question #743670
Asked April 11, 2021, 10:40 AM EDT
This last Fall I put in a row of eight Canby raspberry plants- bought from a local, reputable nursery. This Spring, seven are doing great, but one is WAY behind. It's alive, has 4 or 5 ,1/2-inch leaves and 2 really small shoots breaking the soils surface close by. Soil is consistent all thru the row, and very good. The others are doing MUCH better- w/ a dozen or more 1-inch-plus leaves, and they LOOK really, really vigorous. Should I be patient with the one, or just go get another one and replace it with a more vigorous plant. Thanks for any advice- MJ
Grays Harbor County Washington
Expert Response
I would be patient. If it looks healthy, and it sounds like it does, wait it out. Chances are the roots may have had a little more difficult time getting established. Here is a great resource for growing your raspberries:
http://pubs.cahnrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/em103e.pdf